We, the undersigned, call on the government to reassess their proposal of a mandatory licence fee for all private landlords.

In it's place we ask that there is a genuine attempt to create a reasonable system, that would enable tenants to gain a guaranteed minimum standard of service, whilst imposing stiff financial penalties of those unwilling to adhere to this standard. As a balancing measure, a system dealing with problem tenants should be created.

We also ask that the government consult and work closely with organisations such as ARLA and RLA throughout the process.